Iris Serrano
Editorial Coordinator/Bucket List Community News
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This week, our journalists covered Republican Christy Peterson’s refusal to debate Melat Kiros, the struggles Denver parents are facing to find child care and the continued frustration about Alameda Avenue. We also covered the expansion of mental health services in DPS, local hot dog shops and the Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown.
Republican Christy Peterson won’t debate Democrat Melat Kiros
“I have no interest in speaking with an antisemetic, DSA, communist,” said Republican congressional candidate Christy Peterson, refusing to debate Melat Kiros. Reporter Trinity Schermerhorn covered the issue and a Republican meeting in Lakewood where Peterson spoke out.
Denver Community Meeting Sounds Alarm Over Child Care
Parents in Denver are struggling to find child care because of high costs and Colorado regulations that make it hard for businesses to operate. Our Logan Hessek looked into the issue and heard firsthand about parents’ experiences.
Residents Still Frustrated About Alameda Avenue Dangers
Imagine if a car came ripping through your fence — that’s what’s been happening along Alameda. Reporter Emily Doskow spoke with community members pushing for changes to make it a safer street.
Denver Health Expands In-School Care
Accessible and free mental health support is the goal of Denver Health’s partnership with Denver Public Schools. Trinity Schermerhorn did a deep dive into Denver Health’s expansion of behavioral health services for students and families in the district.
What’s Cooking in Colorado’s Hot Dog Scene?
As rent, competition and the cost of labor rise, local hot dog shops are figuring out how to keep their businesses open. Thomas Hinton spoke with owners of beloved shops to find out more about their struggles and the delicious solutions they’ve found.
Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown 2026 Recap
The Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown brought crowds out last weekend. Reporter Adam Eisenberg took a trip to the convention and spoke with enthusiasts and collectors who were able to share their love of the game with the multigenerational fans.
Colorado now has 10 Michelin-starred restaurants. It was announced Monday that nine restaurants earned one star, and The Wolf’s Tailor in Sunnyside remains Colorado’s only two-star restaurant. Michelin also added 11 more restaurants to its recommended list, including Aurora’s Annette, as well as restaurants from Telluride to Colorado Springs.
Flock cameras in Boulder are here for now. Since 2022, Boulder has used Flock, raising concerns about agencies working with ICE. The city shut off national sharing of data in the summer of 2025 and now they are reviewing the Flock Safety contract. The process is being pushed back until the spring of 2027, giving Boulderites more time to express their opinions.
A section of I-70 will be shut down on the weekends of Sept. 18 and Sept. 25. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced that sections of the highway in Wheat Ridge will be closed in both directions for bridge repairs. Plan your routes ahead of time and learn more on the CDOT website.
A couple of events to share. Bienvenidos Food Bank is celebrating its 50th anniversary from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, 9/19 at La Raza Park. And the mid-autumn festival at the Far East Center is also on Saturday 9/19 from 2-10 p.m. Support our neighbors and connect with community.
In case you missed it, be sure to check out our Bucket List on the Street series. This week, we asked the community about the most important lessons they’ve learned from their grandparents. We’ll have another one on Sunday.
That’s it for this week, Bucket Listers. As always, thank you for your support and we’ll see you next Friday with more of our top headlines!
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